Development News for Wilmington, North Carolina

Planning Commission Approves Rezoning of 320 Military Cutoff Road Property to ONI District

The Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval for a general rezoning request for a property located at 320 Military Cutoff Road. The property, currently split-zoned as OICD (Office and Institutional Conditional District) and RB (Regional Business), was rezoned to ONI (Office and Institutional District). This change aims to allow for institutional office and less intensive commercial uses, enhancing access to neighborhood goods and services and providing a compatible transition to surrounding residential areas. The applicant, representing the church on the property, explained that a deed of combination has been filed, making the previously two parcels into one, which resolves previous access issues for the commercial portion. Staff found the application aligned with the Create Wilmington comprehensive plan, particularly policies encouraging compatible infill and mixed uses along major corridors. The commission voted 5-0 to approve the rezoning.